Sportster 48 Gas Tank upgrade!

In order to get a bit more range on my 48... I decided to install a custom 3.3 gallon tank! Check it out
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Thanks for Watching

[@goodcitizen7064]

I know this is old but I just got my first harley and the tank was the first thing I wanted to replace. Thanks for the great info!

[@doodlosangelino]

As long as the tank is the same shape, its cool. An extra gallon of capacity is a big difference

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

An extra gallon was the difference between carrying fuel cans and not carrying fuel cans for my favorite in Texas

[@The_Juan_An_Only]

Exactly what I was looking for. Same shape just more

[@donhenderson5100]

Looks really nice. A good option for those considering a 48. I watched your video of the risers. Definitely another plus on the 48 if needed. These items really open the customer base to this great bike. I would search for a comfy solo seat. Saddleman Explorer maybe.

[@turtle19dad]

Looks good. You know what the mirror issue means..... NEW BARS.... WOO HOO!!!!

[@stevegwilliams]

That artist did a nice job and I have a 2022 48 and I would like to install a bigger tank.

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

He did! He is a beast!

[@chanamgoutam7103]

Little higher tank looks better than the original. Shape of the bike looks perfect after tank replacement.

[@Vald0s]

The bike looks beautiful, great job!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Michael Rodriguez thanks! I have changed some more stuff... new video coming soon ...

[@Vald0s]

@@RobertOrtiz1015 Sweet, looking forward to it!

[@artgomez3157]

It came out really nice.

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Thanks

[@Matt-ny1ue]

beautiful looking bike mate!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Thank you sir

[@jasonleee9401]

Looks great

[@garynester5487]

Looks real good!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Gary Nester thanks

[@20Radman07]

CONGRATS MAN ! LOOKS GREAT- LOOKS UNIQUE. STOUT. STILL TOUGH TOO & SEXY AT THE SAME TIME. Your money was well spent. Thanks too for sharing.

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Thanks brother

[@darrenburrows324]

Awesome m8 ..love it❤

[@JGFowler121]

Perfect touch

[@tennslym]

Nicely done

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Anthony Johnson thanks

[@berreta8816]

Looks cool ,I’d like to have one made that’s the same shape as the original but longer and just slightly higher,

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

That would be amazing indeed... i do prefer the original shape better

[@gregsanford3848]

good job you mob

[@o0z6z0o]

Very nice .. i love it.

[@Axl_colts]

Imo it looks better with that larger tank!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

CreedX360 thanks!

[@masterdftw4983]

Any link to the tank?

[@DonYang73]

Super cool

[@firstfromabove]

The tank looks great! The whole bike would look better if you changed (or chopped) that back fender though lol

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

firstfromabove i ride two up often

[@goldbowl9547]

I think HD is enjoying this situation . 48

[@kareemgamal2007]

your bike looks awesome, i have a question, is the tank tested for pressure ? do i need to make any inner work ( primer coat) ? or just go for paint job and install it ? thanks

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Kareem Gamal thanks... the tank comes ready for fuel but it will definitely need more than just paint on the outside... they come primed but thats just for corrosion prevention ... sanding and body work is needed, reprime, top coat and clear or course.

[@kareemgamal2007]

Thanks a lot bro, very helpful :)

[@keviny9392]

I like it. Looks good on the bike. I have a 48 also, looking to upgrade the tank some day. How much total did you spend on the project?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Kevin Yang 125 for the tank and bout 280$ on the paint... it was a bit more than planned because tank needed body work and sanding and all that

[@jjr2sticks]

I have a 2017 48 I put white wall tires Hollywood handlebars next is a 4.5 tank

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

jjr2sticks nice! There is a dude in youtube that did put the bigger tank from a sportster custom in and i dig it!

[@Sulli501]

Where can you get a 4.5 tank for a 48????

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Sulli501 ive seen the sportster 1200 tank on it... its big

[@Donygtr]

Hi, nice looking tank, I was wondering if you used a longer tube since the overflow opening is on the right of the new tank.Thanks

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Dony Lee yes... i just went to local auto part store and got some rubber fuel line for it. Super cheap! But yes! I forgot to mentioned that in the video

[@Donygtr]

@@RobertOrtiz1015 Thanks man, is the one you got heat resistant?

[@Donygtr]

and the size in diameter if you remember, appreciate it!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Dony Lee i took the one from bike to oreilys and asked for a couple feet of similar hose. As long as its for fuel... you will be fine.

[@juliannimaldonado8296]

Where did you get the 3.3 tank from what is it off of or what website did you get it from???

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Julianni Maldonado eBay... they come raw and it has to be worked! Sanded and prepped and painted of course

[@dancorbin2698]

Who did the custom work? Do they take orders if I wanted one done? Or was this just a friend situation?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Dan Corbin zombie paint in texas facebook.com/Zombie-Paint-577673922320430/ He is also in instagram l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2FZombiepaint.com%2F&e=ATMN6JsA1UecnyArK8IynycdKRunMH17W8L4AzmU08yBztpuBvgftLNQc5g6yVNS8fLzIM6YngxujdZ0GHw0zJDg

[@sab0024]

Hey I love the bike and the tank how many miles more you get with that tank ?? Just curious, looking to do upgrade I was thinking of doing 4.5 but I think I might just go your route

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

sab0024 about 30-35 more miles depending on how i ride

[@spokes1355]

So how many miles do you get to a tank now I would think at least 120 miles let me know I'm in process of getting the same tank 3.3 gallon

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Altin Wood i definitely plan around 120mile intervals of fueling

[@FrankieKato149]

How much was the new tank and total cost of upgrade was thinking of doing the same to mine

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Frankie Tank=135$ Custom paint=260$(cannot just be painted... needs bodywork so i got a nice custom shop) Fuel hose=4$

[@markgiles5426]

Nice doing the same thank you sir

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Mark Giles works great

[@vincerice]

If you see this where did you get tank and your seat , Thanks

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Hi there… seat is the biltwell sporty 8 seat. Can be purchased anywhere they sell biltwell brand and the tank was from Amazon and i had it worked and painted in San Antonio. Place called zombie paint

[@troncoparati]

Looks great. Why not paint the fenders that grey color?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Carlos Gonzalez i was gonna but i wanted just the contrasting colors... not an entire black bike like it was but not the whole bike gray either

[@davidhoward8951]

I like how many gallons is tank I was looking at to buy 48 but I didn't like the gas tanks to little what did that tank come off of

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Same here! Good alternative for sure

[@TheBLINDGIANT]

Tank Looks amazing... So questions,... Did you have to seal the inside? I heard the screw holes on the pump seal are poorly made? What other cons did you find? Espeacially since youve been riding with that tank for a while now. Thank you for your time. Be safe.

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

TheBLINDGIANT worked out well... i use the harley gasket with all the stock hardware with no issues. Bumps in the process were ... tank is not close to be finished... you need a person that can do some good body work! Need sanding and evening out and priming prior to paint. Also, the pump hole is in the opposite side so i had to reroute the hoses... 3-5$ in hoses from auto zone ... everything else went smooth !

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[@harperira1626]

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[@AnthonyTarlano]

Do you have a link to where you bought the tank?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Tony Tarlano ebay rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F172864051245 It comes wayve so it does need body work and the vent port comes on he right side so you need a hose(3$ autozone

[@anthonytorres381]

Saludos amigo de cuanto galones es el tanque que le montastes??

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

3.3 galones

[@bierutki]

What brand of tank is that? Where can I find that?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

I got it in ebay and it doesn’t come even close to finished nor ready for paint. Ckout some of the comments here where i shared the link when I bought it.

[@shotgunshowdown1827]

That's really cool bike, so you get the tank and the paint from same guy or different cause I want to upgrade mind too

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

I got tank from ebay… super generic and needed tons of work

[@jorgesuarez1846]

hi, where can i buy a 4.5 tank for my 2018 sportster 48? I can't find it on eBay

[@jorgesuarez1846]

that one you have on your bike is 4.5 right?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

@@jorgesuarez1846 i got the 3.3 on mine

[@jonathanravelo2263]

how many miles are you getting out of the new tank

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

About 120... roughly 38-40 more than before

[@oeddie83]

Hey man do u recommend these eBay tanks? Any issues with it before u got rid of the 48?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

oeddie83 no issues at all! 2 minor Inconveniences are: The tank needs body work! So make sure you have a good painter to work on it... it will need sanding and priming... 2 ... the fuel pump goes in the opposite side of the stock one..: 4$ in longer fuel hoses from autozone solves that.

[@oeddie83]

Robert Ortiz thanks man really appreciate all the information

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

oeddie83 no problems

[@The_Juan_An_Only]

So is there a link for the tank? Or is this completely custom

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Its an ebay tank… comes pretty raw and needs tons of work. 2 minor Inconveniences are: The tank needs body work! So make sure you have a good painter to work on it... it will need sanding and priming... 2 ... the fuel pump goes in the opposite side of the stock one..: 4$ in longer fuel hoses from autozone solves that.

[@darrelmorris8797]

Great looking bike. It looks like you have risers on your bars. What the height and what brand?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

2 inches… i have a video on the bar risers with info on them.

[@darrelmorris8797]

@@RobertOrtiz1015 I saw it after I sent the question but thanks for getting back to me

[@paulvelazquez563]

In my opinion Gas Tank of 48 Is The soul of this model If you change It, The forty eight lost a lot of His autenticity. So I'll choose The original gas Tank

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Paul Velazquez fair enough... i wanted that extra range! I couldn’t do my favorite 100 mile loop in texas with 48 tank unless i carried an extra gallon of fuel in a can! Not cool! That’s primarily the reason for the change and of course to make it a one of a kind bike

[@geddstock]

The original tank looks stupid and the size is pathetic. 100% change it,better look,more range,sorted....

[@Jktucker4]

Tank came out awesome man! What seat is that?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Thanks friend… the seat is the Biltwell sporty-8

[@loftyone874]

Nice! what kind of seat is that?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

biltwell sporty 8 seat

[@erickvillafane]

friend that tank will serve my 48 2020 and if you can tell me where I buy it with the link

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Its been some years but i got it in ebay. Just search sportster fuel tank... comes raw and does need sanding and work! So make sure you have a good body tech

[@iamtenzin]

🤩

[@Vinceto88]

Great🎉

[@Gamcusa]

Where should i go for tank upgrade? can you share links?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Gamcusa ebay rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F172864051245 It comes wayve so it does need body work and the vent port comes on he right side so you need a hose(3$ autozone

[@pracata732]

You said it’s a lot higher then the stock tank.but is it also WIDER then the stock 2.2 tank?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

pracata732 nothing crazy if its... the capacity it’s obtained with the height... I didnt have to worry about clearance or anything concerning width

[@michaelowens3353]

Very nice 👍🙂👍

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Thanks

[@narimanmirzayev9403]

What seat is that? Custom? Gas tank looks better tho, nice job bro!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Biltwell sporty8

[@Arturo-Olvera]

Can you give me a place i can buy this 3.3 gal tank??? Tanks dude!!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Jaime Arturo Olvera yes! I bought mine in ebay! Be advised... the pump is in the other side so you need longer fuel hoses... a couple of inches... thats like 3$ ... also... the tank doesn’t come ready for paint! Needs bodywork , primer and then paint... rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F292128468214

[@Arturo-Olvera]

@@RobertOrtiz1015 tanks bro!!! I got it....

[@rdboston7866]

Putting a 3.1 gallon on mine

[@3milon]

Hello what tank is it?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Bought it at ebay and it comes raw so you need to finish it or have a bodyshop work it... ebay rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F172864051245

[@cdazzy8441]

Anyone have the link to the tank?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

I dont anymore since I bought it in ebay. But you can search ebay for sportster fuel tank and a 3.3 gal should come up. They come raw and do need body work and prep prior to painting.

[@obijuankenodi]

Very cool job! Where did you bought the tank?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Juan Hernandez Amazon... they come with a “primer” on it but the tanks are not even close to finished... i had to pay for the body shop to fix! Needed some work for sure....just keep that in mind

[@stunnascott1145]

Where u got the tank from

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

stunna scott eBay www.ebay.com/p/526335320 Keep in mind it comes raw with a coat that is more for corrosion prevention than anything! It has to be taken to someone that can do some bodywork to it.

[@stunnascott1145]

My brother has a shop

[@stunnascott1145]

I bought this bike yesterday for my wife

[@stunnascott1145]

I got the 2012 fuel injection one

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

stunna scott ohh yeah! Great bike! The 48 wouldn’t fit my wife cus of forward controls... my wife is tiny

[@Sevenboy127gmail]

Its ok brother nuce horse u should of just got a 4.5 gal and killed many birds with 1 stone

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

I wanted to keep the peanut tank look and not change the style too much. The 4.5 would have definitely be better for longer rides

[@kevinhobson7353]

Can i get a link to buy that tank?

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Kevin Hobson rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192027762059

[@Sevenboy127gmail]

That wasnt to much bigger bother 4.5 gal

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Brian Vieyra 1 gal was enough for me... i do agree i could have gone bigger but i wanted to keep the look... in this case looks before function

[@jessejordan4662]

Looks awesome

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Thanks... i think that it still kept most of the 48 looks with a touch of creativity

[@brokplays1337]

Looks awesome

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Thanks